Port of Hueneme Welcomes New Brusco Tugboat

The Port of Hueneme says that over 40 Port, industry and community partners welcomed Brusco Tug & Barge's newest 78-foot by 31-foot ship assist tug, the 'Simone Brusco' at the ceremony.

The Simone Brusco is the third Robert Allan-designed ship assist tug built exclusively for The Port. The new vessel is a continuation of a line of ship assist tugs for the Longview, Washington-based Brusco Tug & Barge, named in honor of the late daughter of Bo and Teri Brusco, Simone.

The Port explains that like her sister tugs, the Simone is outfitted with a forward electric Markey Render/Recover hawser winch as well as a 1,500 gpm fire pump and monitor. The Simone can not only pour water on a shipboard fire, but act as an auxiliary water source for shore-based emergencies as well. She is a day boat, designed for a crew of two or three which are crewed on a call-out basis to service the arrival and departures of ocean-going ships.

Port Commissioners President Mary Anne Rooney and Vice President, Jess Herrera, joined in the celebration with the Brusco family along with several other dignitaries including the new US Coast Guard Captain of Port, Jennifer Williams, and Mayor John Sharkey of Port Hueneme.

Commenting at the ceremony Port Board President Mary Anne Rooney said, "The Brusco Tug & Barge are an important part of our Port family. The Brusco family always goes the extra mile, supporting our industry, our customers and law enforcement partners. They bring green clean technologies to our region, benefiting the communities and region we serve."

Commenting at the ceremony Port Board President Mary Anne Rooney said, "The Brusco Tug & Barge are an important part of our Port family. The Brusco family always goes the extra mile, supporting our industry, our customers and law enforcement partners. They bring green clean technologies to our region, benefiting the communities and region we serve."

Port CEO Kristin Decas remarked, "Vital to our Port's operations, Brusco tugs ensure the safe and efficient berthing of oceangoing commercial vessels. Brusco's highly maneuverable tugs are custom built for optimum performance within the confines of our unique port. Their commitment to The Port of Hueneme represents a 26 year partnership, and today their operations support the $1.1 billion in trade related activity that comes through The Port."

Maritime Reporter and Engineering News’ first edition was published in New York City in 1883 and became our flagship publication in 1939.
It is the world’s largest audited circulation magazine serving the global maritime industry, delivering more insightful editorial and news to more industry decision makers than any other source.